#firstresponder — Instagram Hashtag Analysis

With 6.4M total posts and 807 new posts daily, #firstresponder is a very high-competition hashtag (score: 100/100). Average posts get 1.6K likes and 26 comments.

Popular Hashtags for #firstresponder

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#firefighter	6.4M	807	1.6K	100	55
#police	15.0M	4.1K	2.0K	100	57
#firstresponders	1.9M	464	1.2K	100	48
#lawenforcement	2.3M	416	3.2K	100	61
#ems	4.2M	793	1.3K	100	51

Related Hashtags to #firstresponder

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#paramedic	1.8M	219	1.2K	100	33
#thinblueline	2.7M	43	2.5K	57	64
#emt	1.4M	169	2.7K	100	58
#military	18.5M	2.0K	1.2K	100	57
#fire	40.4M	1.6K	2.4K	100	58

Similar Hashtags to #firstresponder

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#firstresponders	1.9M	464	1.2K	100	48
#firstrespondermentalhealth	25.2K	15	787	12	42
#firstrespondersfirst	23.2K	3	3.3K	3	62
#firstresponderfitness	25.9K	17	672	14	23
#supportfirstresponders	29.2K	19	2.2K	15	57

Hashtag Cloud

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How to Use #firstresponder on Instagram

Mix with niche hashtags — #firstresponder has very high competition. Combine it with smaller, more specific hashtags to improve your visibility.
Use 5-15 hashtags per post — Include #firstresponder alongside related tags for the best reach. Don't just use one hashtag.
Combine with related hashtags — Try pairing #firstresponder with #paramedic, #thinblueline, #emt for a well-rounded hashtag set.
Check for banned hashtags — Always verify your hashtags are safe before posting. Use the IQHashtags Banned Hashtag Checker.

Frequently Asked Questions

How popular is #firstresponder on Instagram?

#firstresponder has 6.4M total posts on Instagram with approximately 807 new posts added daily. The average post using #firstresponder receives 1.6K likes and 26 comments.

Is #firstresponder a good hashtag to use?

#firstresponder has a competition score of 100/100 (very high) and a reach score of 55/100. This is a competitive hashtag — best used alongside smaller, niche-specific tags.

What hashtags go well with #firstresponder?

The best hashtags to use with #firstresponder include: #paramedic, #thinblueline, #emt, #military, #fire. Using a mix of related hashtags helps you reach a wider audience while staying relevant to your content.

Editorial transparency: This article was drafted with AI assistance using IQ Hashtags' internal platform data and research, then reviewed and edited for accuracy by Ewa Suwińska, Editorial Lead at IQ Hashtags. Last reviewed: 2026-09-12. Learn about our editorial process →

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